FIN1 - Controller
FIN1 - Controller
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Job Description
BGMU is accepting applications for the position of Controller. This full-time position will remain open until filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly for priority consideration. The Financial Controller is responsible for the oversight and management of all financial functions and accounting personnel for a multi-service utility providing electric water wastewater and fiber services. This includes accounting financial reporting budgeting rate development internal controls audit coordination and compliance with regulatory standards. The Controller ensures accurate and timely financial operations and supports strategic planning efforts by developing high-quality financial analysis and guidance. Essential duties include:
- Supervise accounting staff and ensure professional development and adherence to internal policies.
- Compiles data to assist in analyzing and reporting financial conditions to management.
- Assists the CFO in preparation of annual budgets and other planning tools.
- Assist in development and maintaining cost-of-service studies rate models and capital improvement plans in conjunction with Division leadership
- Assists CFO in collaborating with Division leadership on long-term financial planning and infrastructure investment strategies as well as financing options of major capital projects.
- Prepares and submits various reports to TVA IRS and other City State and Federal Agencies including bond covenants and grant reporting requirements.
- Interviews and recommends hiring employees for the Accounting department.
- Works with CFO in evaluating property and liability insurance coverage needs for Electric Water-Wastewater and General Services Divisions to ensure good risk management policies.
- Works with CFO in developing data strategies to enhance Utility operations.
- Coordinates with other accounting personnel in prorating joint costs between all Utility divisions.
- Assists Chief Financial Officer in investing monies accumulated for construction and debt service payments.
- Works with external auditors and with TVA auditors during the respective annual audits.
- Conducts regular performance evaluations of assigned staff providing constructive feedback documenting performance and recommending training or corrective action as needed.
- Handles the accounting for the self-insured health insurance plan.
- TVA reporting for monthly payment power bill analysis and reporting of plant accounting.
- In Lieu of Tax payments and reporting.
- SPGE (Special Purpose Government Entity) Reporting.
- Additional work and/or training outside normal work hours may be required.
Skills and Other Attributes: Requires general knowledge of BGMU policies. Must have solid knowledge of accounting principles. Must have an aptitude for problem-solving. Must have strong knowledge of utility rate structure and regulatory reporting. Must have developed language skills to the point of being able to read reports instructions documents etc. Must be able to communicate well and convey information clearly and distinctly. Must have ability to coordinate activities and personnel. High ethical standards integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in accounting or finance.
- Ten 10 years of work experience in accounting/finance.
- Five 5 years of supervisory or team-leading experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant
Employment Type
Full Time
